Friday, January 20, 2012
Thursday, January 12, 2012
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Versatile Blogger Award
Jennifer from Some Like It Paranormal gave me this award! She's one of my favorite Bloggers and she's so nice! so Go Follow! Like, NOW. Thanks Jennifer ♥
Rules for this award:
*Thank and link the blogger who bestowed the award.
*Share seven random facts about yourself.
*Spread the love by passing the award to five other bloggers, and be sure to let them know.
Seven Facts:
1- I have a new car!!! She's an Acura and her name is Lady because she used to be the family car but my dad sold it to me for a reeeeeally great price. sorry, felt like bragging x)
2- I'm a Tumblr Addict. I can stay all day long there.
3- I Looooove the new CK Perfume SHOCK, I use it everyday and it's also the first perfume that lasts on me all day long. seriously. Yum.
4- I'm currently obsessed with red lipstick. I have a big mouth and because of this I ususally never wear bright colors in them but I'm a revel now and all I do is wear red. I have 10 lipsticks and 6 lip-gloss's All in different shades of Red.
5- I'm saving for a tattoo! I Love tattoos, I find the fascinating and I'm finally eighteen so no one can stop me :P
6- This past month I have been watching scary movies everyday. just about anything, apocalypse, zombies, aliens, vampires, serial killers, ghost. So far, not scared. and the Scary Movies are the dumbest things I've ever seen.
7- I practically shower in sunblock everyday. lol, I have no idea why I'm saying this, but I have pale and sensitive skin so, yeah. and I hate the sun, gets me all red, not tan. RED.
Passing the Award:
Mickey @I Am a Bookshark.
One of the most sweet bloggers I know. She laughs at my jokes and she also has the creepiest pets in the world :P
Janina @Synchronized Reading
I love her blog, I've been a followers since she started it and it's just grown so much!
Roro @Roro is reading
I really like his reviewing style and he is also a Guy Blogger, which is rare so go check him out
Remy @Just Remy
I really like her blog and she's a writer! she also has a 100 followers giveaway going on so you might want to check that out!
Jessie @Remarkable Read
I just Love this blog! we worked together for Blogger Lift and then she hosted the 2011 Wrapping Up Readathon, she's amazing, Go Follow
There are so, so so so SO many great blogs, they all deserve awards and we're all part of the same community. again, Thanks Jennifer!
Dreaming of Book Giveaway Hop
For This Giveaway I Have:
A Copy of The Lying Game by Sara Shepard & Crush Control by Jennifer Jabaley
Both Paperbacks.
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a 15$ Amazon Giftcard.
and I have 2 PDF's also
So there will be 2 Winners
and There's also a Giveaway of The Long Weekend!
To Enter
To keep it really simple:
Just Follow this blog in any way and Leave a Comment with your best smiley face :)
Just Follow this blog in any way and Leave a Comment with your best smiley face :)
Most Beautiful Top Five Narrow, Majestic And Reatest Driving Road In The World
1. Oberalp Pass – Switzerland
The Oberalp Pass is a fantastic road in the gorgeous alpine Swiss Alps in Switzerland. It has central part of the country with the Graubunden. Oberland region is made by a majestic road in Europe. The Oberalp Pass is opened only during the summer months.
2. Romanian road Transfagarasan
Romanian Transfagarasan is a most beautiful road in the world. It has climbing to 2,034 metre and north and south across the highest part of the Carpathian Mountains between the highest peak in the country.
3. The Jebel Hafeet Mountain Road – UAE
Jebel Hafeet Mountain Road is reatest driving road in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It has tretching for 7.3 miles and climbing nearly 4,000 feet.
4. Crazy Drives: Iroha-Zaka, Japan
Iroha-Zaka, Japan is a most road plays a significant role in Japanese history. The route was popular with Buddhist pilgrims on their way to Lake Chuzenji,Iroha-Zaka ascends more than 1,300 feet.
5. Stelvio Pass Road, Italy
Stelvio Pass Road has eastern Alps countryside of Italy are incredibly breathtaking.
The Oberalp Pass is a fantastic road in the gorgeous alpine Swiss Alps in Switzerland. It has central part of the country with the Graubunden. Oberland region is made by a majestic road in Europe. The Oberalp Pass is opened only during the summer months.2. Romanian road Transfagarasan
Romanian Transfagarasan is a most beautiful road in the world. It has climbing to 2,034 metre and north and south across the highest part of the Carpathian Mountains between the highest peak in the country.3. The Jebel Hafeet Mountain Road – UAE
Jebel Hafeet Mountain Road is reatest driving road in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It has tretching for 7.3 miles and climbing nearly 4,000 feet.4. Crazy Drives: Iroha-Zaka, Japan
Iroha-Zaka, Japan is a most road plays a significant role in Japanese history. The route was popular with Buddhist pilgrims on their way to Lake Chuzenji,Iroha-Zaka ascends more than 1,300 feet.5. Stelvio Pass Road, Italy
Stelvio Pass Road has eastern Alps countryside of Italy are incredibly breathtaking.Jenny Wolf Interiors
I love pinterest. Who doesn't? I stumbled across Jenny Wolf interiors while pinning and I hopped over to look at her portfolio - I am so glad I did. I really like her style. She grew up in the South and credits her style to her Southern roots. Anyway, I like what I saw and thought I'd share.
Pretty, huh?
The Long Wekkend - Author Interview & Giveaway.
The Long Weekend by Savita Kalhan
Sam knows that he and his friend Lloyd made a colossal mistake when they accepted the ride home. They have ended up in a dark mansion in the middle of nowhere with man who means to harm them. But Sam doesn't know how to get them out. They were trapped, then separated. Now they are alone. Will either of them get out alive? This gripping and hypnotic thriller will have you reading late into the night.
Sam knows that he and his friend Lloyd made a colossal mistake when they accepted the ride home. They have ended up in a dark mansion in the middle of nowhere with man who means to harm them. But Sam doesn't know how to get them out. They were trapped, then separated. Now they are alone. Will either of them get out alive? This gripping and hypnotic thriller will have you reading late into the night.
From Goodreads
Interview with Savita Kalhan
1. In between writing and reading, what do you like to do?
Both writing and reading involve a lot of sitting down, so I try to get to the gym most days. I also have an allotment and grow my own vegetables, and there’s always a ton of digging and weeding that needs doing! I love tennis and play as much as my creaky knees allow me to!
2. Describe your novel Twitter style. 140 Characters or less. GO!
The Long Weekend - a tense thriller about two boys who are abducted by a psychopath. This book will get inside your head and under your skin
3. In the Long Weekend, Sam and Lloyd make a wrong decision and are abducted after school and find themselves fighting to survive. Many people in the real world can go through a situation like this, and I think we usually tiptoe around these subjects. Nobody wants to imagine what could happen. What made you go into this subject and make it a novel?
A frightening warning went round the local schools about a man trying to get kids into his car. Something about it struck a chord with me. It’s actually scarily easy for a kid to make a mistake and get in the wrong car given the right circumstances. As I began to think about it, the main two characters of the book appeared, and I knew I had to write their story. I did keep in mind the fact that younger teenagers might pick up the pick to read, so much of the tension and the scary stuff is not explicitly described. I’ve heard readers say that imagining it actually makes it even more scary...
4. Would you say it was hard to write this book? And if so what was the toughest part?
Much of the book was very easy to write because I had Sam, the main character, inside my head. His voice propelled the story forwards. Yes, there were some hard bits to write. In The Long Weekend there are some difficult scenes, heart-breaking scenes, that were hard to write. The toughest scene was when Sam is hiding under the bed. I won’t say any more about it...
5. What have you seen that readers take from your book? What do they learn or what impression do they end up with?
That all depends on the age of the reader. Younger teenagers read the book like a thriller: some of them don’t even realise the full significance of what has happened to Lloyd. That’s fine because they still take so much away from the book – about loyalty and survival, and about thinking before they are invited inside a car that isn’t driven by one of their parents. The book is actually far scarier for older teenagers, young adults and adults. They know what has really happened and they find it devastating. But whatever the age of the reader, they all devour the book – usually in one sitting, and that makes me really happy!
6. What makes The Long Weekend different to other thrillers?
There are very few thrillers published for teens and young adults, fewer still with serious themes of abuse at their core, and even fewer where the book is a thriller that can read by a very diverse group of people, from the very reluctant secondary school reader, to young adults, to older adults, and parents. It crosses all boundaries and age groups and 99% of its readers have said that they would highly recommend it! I’m not going to argue with that.
7. Since Valentines Day is coming: Name a YA book you have a crush on (or character)
Ooh, that’s a really hard one! There are two characters that I’ve had a crush on – Conal and Seth MacGregor from Gillian Philip’s Firebrand and Bloodstone. I highly recommend you check them out!
8. Between You and Me, what’s in store for the future?
Lots more books, I hope! I’ve got a couple of things in the publishing pipeline, but I can’t say anymore about them just yet. You’ll have to watch this space...
Or follow me on Twitter @savitakalhan and check out my Facebook page for news http://www.facebook.com/pages/
I’ve got a website too – http://www.savitakalhan.com
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The Long Weekend book trailer
The Poet, a short story by Savita Kalhan
Published in Even Birds are Chained to the Sky, by Fine Line Publishing
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
So here's my reading schedule and I'll compromise to it. really compromise.
*Clockwork Angel & Clockwork Prince
*Cut [only 30 more pages]
*Wandering Stars
*Where She Went
*Perfect
Problem Solved.
onto something actually interesting:
There are some GIVEAWAYS coming soon!!! More like Tomorrow! [Wandering Stars is on Friday]
So make sure to stop by :D! and speaking of Giveaways, I'm planning by Blogoversary Giveaway and I'm also planning a giveaway for when I reach 1000 *Squeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!* They will be awesome and you'll want to enter because of reasons.
and speaking of awesome, I'm sure you guys know I'm a music freak so this is my most recent playlist. Most of the music there is super weird but I Love it, you should give it a try :)
Sky Ferreira - One & Obsession
Take That - Love Love [this one is soooo addictive.]
Ellie Goulding - Lighs
Jessie J - Domino
Ron Pope - A Drop in the Ocean, Never Let You Go & Wherever You Go
Jason Walker - Echo
Daughtry - His new album. ALL of it. It's pure genius. especially Who's They.
The Script - Break even.
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Vintage Valentine's Day Clip Art - Sweet Cherub
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This is a nice one for your Valentine's Day Craft Projects! It's a sweet Victorian Cherub passing out some Pink Roses!
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Vintage Clip Art - Black and White Airplanes
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Today is Amelia Earhart day, so I thought I would post these cute Vintage Airplane or Aeroplane graphics from an old Type book! There are a few options, 2 different style planes. both with and without clouds around them.
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Yum-O
Along with all the other fun and not so fun things on our list of things we wanted to get done over our week long Christmas vacation we added try new recipes to it at the last minute {the reason it's not on the "official" list}.....
This actually got pushed till the last few days we were home. Mostly because we were exhausted and our kitchen was covered in dust up until the end of the week. What we did manage to try was definitely worth the wait! First up, French Toast. Alton Brown style. Here is the recipe. I do not have a picture of ours... probably because I was to busy scarfing it down. If you haven't gotten it by now we are obsessed with Alton. Talon watches EVERY episode of Good Eats. So far, all of his recipes that we've tried have turned out really good...so he is our current go to for new recipes. We also tried his Sour Cream Cheese Cake.
The picture does not do it justice. So good. Did you guys cook up any new treats over the holidays? That was one of my favorite parts about this past holiday season...trying new recipes...cooking for family and baking sweet treats for friends. Now I miss Christmas. Only 11 more months!
Tongariro National Park - NewZealand World Heritage Extremely Popular Destination For Tourists
The Tongariro National Park Located in the central North Island. It has oldest national park in the country and a World Heritage. The First property to be inscribed in the World Heritage List. The Tongariro crossing near Turangi is an extremely popular destination for tourists. Tongariro Crossing a favorite one-day hike. Tongariro National Park, New Zealand provides a vast myriad of activities including trout fishing, canoeing, kayaking, jet boating, scenic rail, skiing, snowboarding, camping, scenic flights, trail-biking etc. The park’s most popular activity is the “Tongariro Alpine Crossing” – a day trek.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
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Antique Graphic - Fancy Dancer with Tricorn Hat
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Isn't she fantastic!!! I'm not really sure if she was a Dancer or an Actress, either way this Fancy Lady has such a wonderful Costume! I love her powdered Wig and Tricorn Hat, and her outfit is fabulous!!
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Blogger Lift #36
Blogger Lift:Blogger Lift Is Hosted Here. and in Goodreads on YABC. Blogger Lift is a feature in which I'll promote blogs I follow and that I recommenced you.
Blogger Lift is Filled until next year! Thank you to all the Blogger who have participated and those who Signed Up!
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Hello, my name is Sarah. But online I am known as Bunny or Book Bunny.
I’ve loved reading for as long as I can remember. I didn’t start off reading book after book, it was a gradual thing. And my reading habit started with the Uglies Series by Scott Westerfeld back around the time that they were released. I loved those books (and still do) and I have been reading everyday ever since. My list of books to read has grown, as well as my love of books. So stick around, check out some of my posts, to find out what I’m all about.
I’ve loved reading for as long as I can remember. I didn’t start off reading book after book, it was a gradual thing. And my reading habit started with the Uglies Series by Scott Westerfeld back around the time that they were released. I loved those books (and still do) and I have been reading everyday ever since. My list of books to read has grown, as well as my love of books. So stick around, check out some of my posts, to find out what I’m all about.
The Interview
1. In Between Writing and Reading what do you like to do?
I love my family so I love to do family oriented things, (For example Boat Rides, Swimming, Movies exc.) but in between Writing and Reading by myself, I very much enjoy photography. There is just something about taking a picture and being able to keep the memory. (corny, I know.) I love Sign Language, it is a passion of mine and I plan to continue with it and hope to someday be fluent. I love anime, and tv in general, although my book obsession has taken the lead over the past few years.
2. Convince me to join your blog twitter style. 140 Characters or less. GO!
Books of all kinds, all the time. So seriously, You, Me Let's Tweet! #Nerd
3. A Pastry. A Cookie. A Chocolate.
Croissant. Coconut Macaroon. Anything White Chocolate
4. If [Hypothetically] you where abducted by Aliens to do some research and they'd ask for a good book recommendation, what would you recommend :)?
Hmmm...kind of a hard question. So many good books, naturally I would say the Uglies series by Scott Westerfeld, but I would also probably say the Hunger Games series because I have been recommending it a lot lately. (not that there are many people left who have not read the Hunger Games) Both good series, if anyone hasn't read either of them yet, and is a fan of dystopian, I recommend them. If not...I recommend them anyway. =]
5. Upcoming release you are most exited about?
I am most definitely excited about the Uglies Graphic Novel! As I said in the previous question, when I mentioned the Uglies series. I am super excited for this due to the fact that is in a different characters perspective. (and I just found out that my best friend pre-ordered it for me for Christmas so I am even more excited) Another book would be Someone Else's Life by Katie Dale, or Glimmer by Phoebe Kitanidis and more. There are quite a few interesting novels coming out this year. At least by the synopsis' that I have read.
6. Reading Goals for this 2012?
My goals for my blog this year is to post 50 posts, read 25 books (I am starting college & I am a slow reader) and to read 10,000 pages. I'm pretty sure that I can do it. I'm determined.
7. and now a detailed description of your blog :)
An Adult & YA book blog, I read & then review the book, I participate in (monthly) weekly meme's, and write and talk about all things bookish. I plan to do giveaway's in the future but after I get more established as a blogger. I started my blog the end of this past year when I accidentally came across a book blog. Wow! Was I missing out, I wish I had started a blog years ago, and so here I am! Now blogging and sharing my love of books with people all over the place. As I said, I'm new and I plan to keep on reading and keep on reviewing so be sure to check out my links. Don't be shy just say hi! ;] I don't bite.
I can be found here-
Blog: http://thebookbunny.wordpress.com/
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/BookBunnyRev...
GoodReads: http://www.goodreads.com/thebookbunny
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/The_BookBunny
Thanks for being part of Blogger Lift :D!
Vintage Clip Art - Eagle with Nest and Babies
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Did you know that January 10th is Save The Eagles Day? Well it is... it's also my Anniversary, but that doesn't really have anything to do with this post! Anyway, this is an Engraving of an Eagle with 2 babies in the Nest. This one comes from an 1880's book. I made a couple of color versions, including a Navy Blue one that could be used for Patriotic
Custom Kitchen Cabinets
So, by now I am sure you get the point that we were on a mission to make our kitchen more functional and organized during our time off. We customized our pantry {more about that here} and customized our kitchen drawers {more about that here}. The next and last item on our agenda was to make an easy to access space for our pots and pans. Up until now they were crammed in to the back of a corner cabinet and you were likely to be injured if you attempted to get one out. After much searching on the Internet we really loved the fancy pull out drawers that a lot of the high end kitchens have. Which got Talon's wheels to spinning and the idea of making our own custom pull out drawers evolved....
This is a bottom cabinet and used to hold unnecessary kitchen items {ex: crock pot - could totally be re-located to a less easier to reach location since we do not use it on a daily basis}. So, it was a prime candidate for the mini-makeover.
This is how Talon said we did it {my portion was all moral support}: We measured the cabinet opening and determined the location of the trays. We then glued and tacked in some support risers for the slides {which we purchased at Home Depot} to be screwed into. We then had to determine the height that the slide needed to be, leveled it, then screwed them in {this had to be done for both sides and both drawers}. Up next it was time to build the drawers themselves. We measured the distance between the slides to determine the drawer width. The MDF that we were using was cut down to the appropriate width. We also had to cut strips that equal the depth that we wanted the drawers to be. Once everything was glued and nailed together all we had to do was mount them on the slides.
This has by far been the greatest thing we have done in our kitchen. It's no longer a fight to get a pot or a pan for cooking. We simply open the cabinet and pull out a drawer. The slides that we used allow the trays to extend all the way out of the cabinet making it even easier to grab things from the back. That wraps up our kitchen organization/customization craziness but we are already brewing other ideas for the future!
Crushing hard....
I know Nick Olsen's apartment featured on West Elm's blog, has been all over the blogosphere, but I had to post it because it provides endless inspiration (at least for me).
What I'm loving....
1. Stripes on wall
2. Yellow lamp with black shade
3. Classic linens
4. Antique table
5. Stack of books
If you haven't seen it, go here.
In other news, we're slowly getting settled in our apartment! Luke had his first day of school today at the Vienna Montessori school and he really liked it. I'm so relieved. More later.
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Monday, January 9, 2012
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Instant Art Printable - Natural History - Honey Bees
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This is from one of my favorite books! It's from an 1840's Natural History Book. This one shows 3 busy Honey Bees, buzzing around a flower engraving! I've included a High Resolution Printable as well as one of the Bees with the background removed.
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Brag Monday - Collage Card & French Tray
It's time for Brag Monday #118! Once again I'm bragging about two more projects from the last Brag Monday party.
This weeks Craft pick is: This charming Sewing Themed Collage Card from Betty at BeeBee Stamps! Betty used several of the Vintage Sewing Images to make this wonderful card! The full details, on the various bits she used here, can be found on her blog.
This weeks DIY Pick
This weeks Craft pick is: This charming Sewing Themed Collage Card from Betty at BeeBee Stamps! Betty used several of the Vintage Sewing Images to make this wonderful card! The full details, on the various bits she used here, can be found on her blog.
This weeks DIY Pick
Sunday, January 8, 2012
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